Georgia CommonsSR 1007: Gray, Ms. Shennill; recognize
Last action March 23, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Ms. Shennill Gray, a longtime supervisor with the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program, on her retirement after three decades of service.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Ms. Shennill Gray for her 30 years of work with the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program, which operates under the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC). The resolution notes that since 2016 she supervised CJCC's Forensic Medical Examination and Forensic Interview programs, which support victims of violent crime. The Senate formally commends her service, congratulates her on retiring, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Ms. Shennill Gray for her 30 years of service with the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program.
- Congratulates her on her retirement and extends the Senate's best wishes for her health and happiness.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Ms. Gray.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names Ms. Shennill Gray, a retiring supervisor within the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council's Crime Victims Compensation Program. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or state programs.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding consequences; it is a symbolic honor. Its significance is personal and ceremonial, marking public appreciation for one state employee's three decades of work supporting crime victims and their families.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Ms. Gray's 30-year tenure with the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program under CJCC and her supervisory role since 2016 over forensic medical examination and forensic interview programs.
- The first resolving clause has the Senate recognize, commend, and congratulate Ms. Gray on her retirement.
- The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to Ms. Gray.
From the bill
“she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
Topics
- crime victims services
- legislative honors
- state employees
- Criminal Justice Coordinating Council